Job Description

At Lyft, community is what we are and it’s what we do. It’s what makes us different. To create the best ride for all, we start in our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization where all team members are recognized for what they bring.

Lyft is looking for an experienced Legislative Counsel to join our fast-growing and fast-paced team! Based in either San Francisco or Washington, DC, this stellar individual will be directly involved in shaping the legal and regulatory framework for the evolving ridesharing industry as a pivotal part of our Public Policy team. Come join the exciting ride!

Responsibilities:

• Review, evaluate, edit and draft federal, state and local legislation
• Assist in identifying legislative trends and developing strategies and policy language to further Lyft’s interests
• Identify, track, and advise on introduced and proposed legislation.
• Collaborate with Lyft’s Public Policy team members on market-specific legislative efforts
• Coordinate with Lyft’s compliance, legal, and operations teams as new regulatory frameworks are implemented

Experience:

• Law degree required
• 3+ years of experience with legislative drafting for state and/or federal matters
• Exceptional ability to critically analyze policy issues
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding (and sometimes unstructured) environment
• Self-starter; intrinsically motivated
• Love of travel
• Experience with insurance law a plus but not required

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• In addition to 11 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Monthly commuter subsidy to cover your transit to work
• 20% off all Lyft rides

Lyft is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Lyft does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other similar state laws and local ordinances, and its internal policy, Lyft will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.